Privacy Policy
How this site handles visitor information and the use of cookies.
Last updated: May 22, 2026
Overview
This Privacy Policy describes the data practices of LakesideCraft (lakesidecraft.org). This site is a static informational resource. It does not operate user accounts, e-commerce, or subscription services.
Information Collected
This site does not actively collect personal data from visitors through automated means. The contact form on the home page collects name, email address, and optionally a phone number and message text. Form submissions on this site are processed client-side only; no data is transmitted to a server or stored in a database.
If you use the contact form and copy your submission to a personal email address, that data is retained only in your own email system.
Cookies
This site uses a single cookie-choice value stored in your browser's localStorage. This value records whether you have accepted or rejected the cookie notice displayed on the home page. It is used solely to avoid showing the notice on repeat visits. It contains no personally identifying information and is not transmitted to any server.
This site does not use advertising cookies, analytics tracking cookies, social media tracking pixels, or third-party cookie scripts.
Third-Party Content
Images on this site are loaded from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org). When your browser loads these images, a connection is made to Wikimedia Foundation servers. Wikimedia's own privacy policy governs any data collected through those requests. The Wikimedia Foundation Privacy Policy is available at foundation.wikimedia.org.
External links on this site point to authoritative sources including Natural Resources Canada, Ontario Nature, the David Suzuki Foundation, and the Xerces Society. Following these links will take you to third-party sites with their own privacy policies.
Server Logs
Standard web server access logs may record IP addresses, request timestamps, and referring URLs as part of routine server operation. These logs are not used for user profiling and are not shared with third parties.
Children's Privacy
This site does not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13. The site contains no interactive features directed at children.
Your Rights
Visitors have the right to:
- Clear localStorage data in their browser at any time, which removes the cookie-choice record.
- Use browser settings to block third-party image loading from Wikimedia Commons.
- Request information about any data practices described here by using the contact form on the home page.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy is updated, the revision date above will be changed. No automated notification of policy updates is sent to visitors.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy can be submitted using the contact form on the home page.